Ebook Blueprint The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society edition by Nicholas A Christakis Politics Social Sciences eBooks

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Blueprint The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society edition by Nicholas A Christakis Politics Social Sciences eBooks Reviews

• With lucid prose and wide-ranging knowledge on the human sciences, this book is a must-read for anyone who is curious about the origins of social groups and societies, as well as the common bonds that Christakis called "the social suite." This book is not only brilliant in its conception, but also sweeping in its scope. But most importantly, Christakis highlights our shared humanity that lies deep within the evolutionary process over centuries, despite our cultural and social differences. This unifying message is both timely and urgent, especially in this historical moment of great divisions and disparities in the United States and beyond.
• There are thousands of academic writings that address the question, "Are humans fundamentally good?" Scholars will likely never reach consensus on an answer, just as the general population will likely never reach consensus on an answer. But Nicholas Christakis makes a scientifically-supported, passionate argument that we are wired to be decent, to work together, to not hate each other. And, to the extent that that belief can become a self fulfilling prophecy, I'm inclined to join him in it. This is a smart, timely book written by a scholar who has demonstrated that HE is a truly decent human. It is, in my opinion, his masterpiece.
• This book made me think about and reconsider the question is human nature fundamentally selfish or altruistic, questions about nature vs. nurture, and the idea of emergent properties. I appreciated how the new ideas presented were backed up with plenty of supporting evidence from prior observational and research studies. I thought the author did a great job narrating.
• The book is filled with examples, graphs, images, and explanations that help the reader understand more deeply. On top of this, the style is engaging making it easier to read and even fun.
• another great book by Christakis. If you read and loved Connected as I did, you'll find this book just as insightful and entertaining. Loved the section on shipwrecks. I've met the author in person and he's one of the smartest people I've ever spoken to.
• Great subject .... Well written.
  Academic in structure..
• A rewarding and edifying read for those who are interested in genetics and the evolution of homo sapiens. The author picks up where Darwin left off and expands our understanding of the biological origins of social behavior and culture.
• Listened to the audiobook, but just bought the paper version. This is one of 2019's bumper crop of books by late career pioneers in the evolution, ethology, and psychology of distinctly human forms of social interaction (Michael Tomasello, Becoming Human; Richard Wrangham, The Goodness Paradox; Frans de Waal, Mama's Last Hug; and EO Wilson, Genesis). Each is touching one part of the elephant, sometimes overlapping parts,. Each has a deep research base well situated in an interdisciplinary knowledge space, which is what you need to begin to grasp something as complex as human social behavior. What this book brings to the party is an extremely sophisticated analysis of how individual genetics can influence large scale social organization, and an exploration of the different evolutionary paths for different types of social interaction. Also, ingenious data sets, for example shipwreck survivors and their fates on isolated/foreign shores. Your time and attention in reading this book will not go unrewarded.